Blackwell Companions to World History

This series provides sophisticated and authoritative overviews of the scholarship that has shaped our current understanding of the world's past. Each volume comprises between 25 and 40 essays written by individual scholars within their area of specialization. The aim of each contribution is to synthesize the current state of scholarship from a variety of historical perspectives and to provide a statement on where the field is heading. The essays are written in a clear, provocative, and lively manner, designed for an international audience of scholars, students, and general readers.

The Blackwell Companions to World History is a cornerstone of the overarching Companions to History series, covering British, American, and European History.